Mr. Bergman's book, Trout (1938) needs no introduction as it is the most reprinted angling book, after the Complete Angler (1653) by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton. Author of three other titles and numerous magazine article. Although he never graduated high school his popularity as a writer is credited with being able to relate to the ordinary angler where they found relevancy in what he had to say.

This is a continuation of the Hendrickson/Davis/Sampson collection held in October, 2013. The consignor, Mrs. Sonni Hendrickson-Sampson has agreed to relinquish at auction only a small portion of this collection to the public so as to not hinder the fly collecting market. She has agreed to donate the remaining collection to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. Her father, Sam Hendrickson and her stepfather both had a special place in their hearts for this region and she feels that both these men would be satisfied with her decision. She would like to thank all of you who took the time to speak with her at the last auction and the interest you showed in her family's history. Signed letter from the consignor containing description and photograph(s) of this lot on Crossroads Angling Auction letterhead will accompany this lot.